Junior Tri Club

Submitted by Swim1stTriClub on Fri, 29/08/2014 - 1:28pm

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Welcome to Swim-1st Junior Tri Club, we pride ourselves on our great coaches and facilities. We use Brambletye School in East Grinstead for our Tuesday evening club and Handcross Park School in Handcross for our Monday and Wednesday evening clubs. Both have stunning grounds and an indoor swimming pool where we are able to deliver fun, professional coaching by our excellent coaches. With enthusiasm and dedication we see vast improvements and have already seen from our 80+ juniors a number of victories, amazing results, triathlon england representaiton and loads of SMILES .

"Just to say thanks for arranging last night. Stephanie really enjoyed the session and "can't wait until next week". I have to say your coaches were really lovely - extremely professional but also very aware of the age group and whilst putting them through their paces they were extremely encouraging and kind in their approach - you clearly have a great team".

We deliver triathlon training to juniors every week during term time and throughout the summer. Our training sessions normally consist of two disciplines per week. We cover everything to do with swim, bike and run but also cover other specific skills and information such as transitions, nutrition, race day tactics, bike maintenance etc. During the winter training there is less bike training due to the outside training taking place on 3 floodlit tennis courts, when we get back to lighter evening we take our training back to the glorious fields of Handcross where we are able to train a lot more on our bikes.

Tight fitting clothes – no baggy trouser bottoms that could catch on the chain

Cycling glasses (optional)

Water to drink

Run and Strength & Conditioning

Shorts and t-shirt

Trainers

Water to drink

Beanie Hat

Hoodie or tracksuit top

Tracksuit bottoms

Gloves for fitness training

Normally the clothes for cycling and running will be the same but it is good to dress in layers so as to take some off when running. The kit is also weather dependant as you dont have to wear gloves in the summer.

Minimum Requirements
1. Minimum age – 8 years by 31st December
2. Maximum age – no older than 16 years on 31st December
3. Each member must be able to continuously swim 50m front crawl, although we do give lots of teaching points and coaching we recommend that children continue with swimming lessons or swimming club to compliment their training. We will be delivering swim coaching which will involve stamina, speed and some technique improvements.

Please click on the link below for the Triathlon England code of conduct for juniors, parents and further information.

Maximum Junior Race Distances - The distances below are the maximum recommended distances for children in each age group by British Triathlon. Depending on the event you may find your child competes over shorter distances.

About Us

We are a friendly triathlon club based in the Crawley, Sussex area.
Our club is passionate about triathlon and we take a modern approach to coaching with proven results.
We have regular coached training sessions.
Our swim training takes place in a first-rate indoor 25m swimming pool with excellent changing facilities.
The run training takes place in the beautiful Tilgate Park with stunning lake views and lots of paths, trails and hills.
The running moves to floodlit tennis courts in the winter. Cycling time trials and group rides also organised.

A WORD FROM OUR MEMBERS

Just to say thanks for arranging last night. Stephanie really enjoyed the session and "can't wait until next week". I have to say your coaches were really lovely - extremely professional but also very aware of the age group and whilst putting them through their paces they were extremely encouraging and kind in their approach - you clearly have a great team.

Couldn't ask for a better Tri Team, my Tri has improved in all areas and the guys keep me motivated. No matter what level your at, Lee and the team make you welcome and above all will be there to cheer you on come race day.

I did my first triathlon 12 months ago on a rusty 2nd hand mountain bike. The guys at Swim 1st have been fantastic in encouraging me and providing excellent training programs. The bike is still as rusty, but the times are much better now! The friendliest and best tri club in the South!